Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, has come under fire for seemingly turning his back on everyday Americans, while he voiced appreciation for low-paid undocumented immigrants working as hotel cleaners, cooks, and laundry staff.
Without these low-wage workers, one could argue that Hunter Biden would need to pay higher wages to local American citizens who typically fill those roles across the nation.
In a recent outburst, he criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He posed pointed questions, asking, “How do you think your hotel rooms get cleaned? Who washes your food? Who maintains your gardens?”
This frustration appeared to stem from Trump’s promises regarding the deportation of undocumented immigrants, particularly those from nations like El Salvador.
In a heated moment, he even threatened a drastic action, stating, “If I become president, I’ll call the president of El Salvador and demand they send them back.”
According to research from the Immigration Research Center, American citizens handle the majority of jobs in exchange for wages and respect that Biden seems reluctant to meet. They fill 73% of cooking positions, 76% of dishwashing roles, and 91% of barber jobs.
Interestingly, many progressive figures seem ready to overlook the needs of everyday Americans, shifting their support towards both legal and undocumented immigrants.
There’s a strategic hope among Democrats that these new immigrants will align with their policies and values at the polls.
However, with Trump’s cuts on illegal immigration, Biden and fellow progressives may find it necessary to treat ordinary Americans with more respect, possibly requiring better pay. Wendy Edelberg noted that wage growth in various sectors could become more pronounced.
This inclination towards favoring lower-wage workers might help explain why Biden and other progressives have maintained an open border policy, allowing millions of immigrants into the job market between 2021 and 2025.
Interestingly, many Democrats have supported Biden’s critique of his fellow party members regarding their stance on American workers.
Tommy Bater, an immigrant progressive podcaster, remarked on Hunter’s introspection, saying it’s refreshing to see him acknowledge both his family’s situation and the broader implications of their actions.
However, it’s not just Democrats contemplating these issues; some Republicans are also advocating for the importation of a certain class of workers to fill positions traditionally held by Americans.
